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Life is like a painting. 🖞ïļðŸ•īðŸŧ

When our lives are like paintings,

Looking at our lives well, it's no different from a painting.

The image that others see is often the side that we intend to show - the side that looks good, strong, successful, or at least "seems to go well."

But there is often another layer hidden.

The picture floor is filled with slashes, dull colors, mistakes, fears, feelings of self-indignation and wounds that we don't want anyone to see.

The truth is, the painting will never be complete.

If only the colors were added to look beautiful.

Just to adorn the front surface of the paper.

One picture must have more than one miss.

Shadows, weights, hesitant lines and untouched empty space, because our lives are not just today.

If we keep repetitive additions to keep looking good all the time,

One day the paper can be unbearable and torn down.

We never knew that.

A work of art called this life.

How far will it have to be built?

Or where will it end?

Like life, if only the side is laid out to look good.

But there's no crack. There's no truth underneath.

It's just a beautiful picture, not a meaningful job.

Life is like climbing.

The pleasure of climbing is not just on the top of the mountain, but on every step we choose to take.

The upward leg is fatigue, effort and pride.

It's when we want to prove something to the world, to people or to ourselves.

Getting to the top is not always because we are better than anyone, but because we "don't stop" trying to climb.

But if there's only a leg up, life will break.

Down is acceptance, knowing enough, and not sticking to success. It's understanding that we don't have to be on top all the time.

Well, it's definitely not more important than climbing.

A lot of people fail because they don't know how to get down, don't put down, don't rest, and...

Not to admit that at some point we don't have to conquer anything.

We can't change cards, but we can choose how to play.

Life is not fair, everything is done.

We were all dealt different hands, some good cards, some unwanted cards from the beginning.

We can't change the cards in the gable hand.

The past, the wounds, the family, the base of life, or the missed opportunities, these things are unsolvable.

But one thing is always still in our power.

Is to decide that

How do we play the cards that are in this hand?

Some people hold good cards in their hands but don't know how to play them.

Some people don't get pretty cards, but they play with consciousness, discretion, and go far beyond anyone's expectations.

Life is not measured at the cards.

But measure each decision

Happiness stems from thanking one's own life.

Happiness is not always due to getting more.

But often when we stop asking, "Why aren't we like everyone else?"

"What do we have that teaches us?"

Being grateful for life doesn't mean being satisfied with everything.

But it is not to hate yourself on a day that has not yet reached its goal.

When we value what there is,

Our hearts will lighten and we will continue to have the strength without hurting our hearts on the way.

Missing is the passage of new opportunities.

Sometimes we miss one thing.

Not because we're not good enough, but because life is taking us to find another thing.

New opportunities often don't come in beautiful ways.

It comes in the name of a disappointment, an end, a loss, or a fresh start that doesn't want to start.

But if we don't miss it, we won't grow.

And if we don't lose something, we won't have room for anything new.

I want you to know

The opportunity hasn't gone away. It's just waiting for the day we're "ready enough" to see it.

A real home. It may not always be a perfect place.

Our real home.

It can happen on a day when we understand that life doesn't have to be perfect.

We may not have everything we want.

Because life is not designed to be beautiful all the time.

Some things need to be broken for us to see the truth.

Some things must be disappointed for us to learn.

And something takes time...

But all of that doesn't mean we failed.

It just means we're really alive.

Be patient, wait and accept when disappointed.

Not because we are weak, but because we are old enough not to escape the truth.

We were born to help someone.

No one is born worthless. We are all born to help someone.

"More or less."

Some help with knowledge.

Some help by listening.

Some help by being there on the other day.

Try asking yourself every morning honestly that.

"Who can we help today - even one?"

But you don't need to be able to help anyone, but notice yourself if you're ready.

Sometimes helping others

Is the best way to heal ourselves in part.

Enriching ourselves gives us more insight into our hearts.

Rawroot. 💜

# Develop yourself# Test # Read according to lemon8 # Life lessons # Self-improvement psychology @Lemon8_TH

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A painting of a pink wine bottle adorned with strawberries and a matching wine glass, titled "STRAWBERRY WINE" and "NOAH KAHAN," surrounded by art supplies.
A square canvas painting showcasing two stylized pink cherries resembling disco balls with green leaves, set against a bright pink background with sparkling accents.
Painting Ideas
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mimiðŸŦķ🏞

mimiðŸŦķ🏞

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A white royal icing cookie with a creature outlined in black, showing initial light green watercolor washes applied to parts of the design.
The outlined cookie design with green and blue watercolor washes applied to the creature, building up color depth.
The cookie design with green, blue, purple, and pink watercolor washes added to the creature, enhancing its vibrancy.
Step-by-Step: Painting a Watercolor Cookie ðŸŽĻ
Here’s a peek behind the scenes of my latest edible art — a hand-painted cookie inspired by vibrant retro cartoon colors! Step 1: Outline your design using a fine food-safe marker once your royal icing base is fully dry. Step 2: Start with light washes of color (I began with greens). Build slow
onesmartcookieandcrafts

onesmartcookieandcrafts

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Pearlescent white painting
Simple full pearlescent white paint for #bmw #s1000rr fairings.🏍ïļðŸïļ Less is more , with blue wheel rim, simple and elegant, handsome😎. For more #motorcycle customized fairings, Follow and DM for more #biker #bikelife
Faswing

Faswing

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New Oil Painting ðŸŒą
“Life Is A Mystery” 48” x 60” Oil Painting #oilpainting #landscapepainting #painting #art #meditation Manhattan
JairoBernalArt

JairoBernalArt

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Can you guess this face painting design?
Who knew poop could be a masterpiece? ðŸŽĻðŸ’Đ When my toddler asked for this quirky design, I couldn’t resist bringing his funny vision to life! The second he saw it, his laughter filled the room—proof that art doesn’t always have to be serious to make an impact. If this gave you a chuckle, tap that hea
Painted Turtle

Painted Turtle

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